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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1899
Page
3
The article portrays John D Rockefeller Jr as a discreet, luxurious yet frugal figure in New York. It notes his daily routine with his mother, his quiet Wall Street presence, and his ongoing participation in his mother’s Bible class, where he and others frequently find work opportunities.
At Worthington Indiana a small fire destroyed a Hickory Nutshells home and purse contents after a dispute over a $10 bill. The purse was tossed into a coal scuttle by the wife as she rose to fetch more food, leaving ashes in the room. Separately, Peru financier bought the old canal from Lagro to Fort Wayne, completing a right of way for an interurban electric railroad between Lafayette and Fort Wayne.
In Hillsboro Indiana on Thursday evening at Wallace eight miles south of town, log hauler Wallace Hyborge and druggist Preston McLain clashed. McLain suffered serious cuts in the altercation.
In Noblesville Indiana on December 2 a Carolina poplar shade tree display near the Houston hotel thrives in full foliage. The trees sit close to the L B E and W railroad line and attract much notice from passersby.
The clipping lists diverse items from Hanover College gifts to local injuries and legal actions. It mentions five $500 gifts to Hanover College, a man missing an arm in a corn shredder, cock fights planned in Anderson, a proposed union band with South Bend Elkhart and Goshen musicians, a lawsuit against Fort Wayne water power, a shooting in Terre Haute, a lawyer skipping town, glass makers meeting in Pittsburgh, and several marriages and a train meeting story.
A chaotic list of incidents crosses Indiana towns from Hartford City to Evansville. Leaks at Diamond Flint Glass halt 150 workers. old glass factories restart to rejoin 400 pots and three large tanks at Eaton, Arcadia, and Summitville. Mishawaka man injures himself at church revival. Marion Soldier’s Home inmate George Crevison found dead, likely illness. Tipton jails 223 drunks since Jan, costing taxpayers about 459 tolls daily. a dangerous prowler lurks in Terry Hut. Possible marriage of Elder W. A. Covert faces ministerial rules. Vermilion telegraph operator injures head. Wakarusa scammer sells watches with purse prizes. Amish farmer Albert Steurer returns after two months. Fort Wayne man disappears after gunfight. Evansville retiree Charles Voldermer shoots himself at Thanksgiving, leaving estate clues. Frankfort will of Hiram Bradley found, bequeathing $25,000 to a lodge. law suit looms over estate split.
The Paris government issued an order banning the Comedie Francaise from presenting Charlotte Corday, stating the work may agitate the public. The prohibition reflects official concern over political sensitivities surrounding the play's depiction.
Roth says no appointments were considered but they were announced Friday evening. Reappointed: Dr Wilmer F Christian, Dr Louis A Greiner, Jacob Hilkene, E M Goebel, Edward Kavanaugh, O R Ward, Joseph Wagner, John Johnson. Hilkene becomes building inspector replacing John C Robinson. Wagner takes charge of the South side market, replacing George J Dudley. Dudley had been shifted among posts for four years. Goebel begins his fifth year as market master. Wald, Goebel’s assistant, filed a long petition for the post as the mayor awarded him a position. Wald is a South Meridian hardware merchant.
After a 20 minute deliberation in a federal court, John J. O Keefe was found guilty of attempting to rob the mails at Valparaiso. Inspectors Moore and Owen set a decoy letter to lure the carrier, highlighting the government’s unerring pursuit of post office crime. The trial opens next week with juries slated to hear more cases.
Lebanon judge predicts near Supreme Court action on saloon nuisance. Case against William Tron of Fairbank to be argued in Lebaron after weeks of evidence. Kissel's saloon appeal set for December 19. Capt. Ritter argues saloons will be ruled a nuisance per se and license laws void.
James P Fowler 71 died at his residence 1015 Huron Street Friday from pneumonia after about two weeks illness. Born in Butler County Ohio he moved to a farm near Indianapolis. He married Sarah Buchanan 43 years ago. four children survive: Mrs John Walter T B Fowler Miss Cora Fowler and Mrs I J Geesphol all in Indianapolis. He once ran a grocery and feed business but retired 20 years ago for health. He wished his obituary states he voted Republican. He was a member of First Christian Church and the Masonic Lodge. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm at home. Rev James P Morris to conduct. interment Crown Hill.
Fall River police are urged to reexamine the 1893 Borden murders after a New York detective agency claims to have new evidence. Lizzie Borden, acquitted of the axe killings, has funded the pursuit, as detectives pursue a suspect linked to a servant and a sweetheart, with a $4000 fee cited.
Chicago December reports say corporations with over 500 million dollars in capital plan to relocate headquarters to the east, chiefly New York City, and may move entire plants. Principal firms include Federal Steel, American Steel and Wire, American Steel Hoop, American Tin Plate, Glucose Sugar Refining, totaling over 589 million capital, plus Distilling Company of America preparing to shift whisky operations out of Illinois amid anti trust concerns from state legislature and courts.
A deputation from Darien arrived in Colon to demand withdrawal of the survey party landed by the US gunboat Scorpion. The Scorpion, recently at Panama Isthmus, carried a US commission to survey a proposed sea level canal route between Caledonia Bay and the Gulf of San Miguel, claiming only 26 miles of actual construction.
James McDowell longtime special examiner of failed national banks died in Washington on Friday night His home was in South Dakota and he had earlier lived in Illinois where he was active in politics He backed John A Logan for the Senate the last time by a single vote Funeral set for Bloomington Illinois next Monday Local ads note goods and services from Hood s Pills Gardner s Clothing Plaza restaurant Progress Laundry and Crouch Bros entertainment Beatty s roof garden and a Shelby Street car line reference
A Chicago report claimed a merger of Arbuckle Bros glucose sugar, American sugar refining, and independent firms with 200 million dollars capital. Officials deny the report. Missouri AG seeks to oust the National Lead Co. for law violations. Charles J. Yerkes receives 10 million dollars for Consolidated Traction stock from the Widener-Elkins syndicate.
On a Friday night the school board approved furnace repairs for building No. 45. Commissioner Rob inson said the building needed the improvement to remain usable in cold weather. Charles N. Williams, a broker, agreed to take the entire issue of $43,000 in new school bonds to be issued to the contractor once the new buildings under construction are completed.
Tourist tickets for a round trip from Indianapolis to Asheville North Carolina and return valid six months sold for 21 dollars 45 cents by C H D Ry Office at 25 West Washington Street.
Reduced fares to the north south west and southwest advertised by Pennsylvania Vandalia lines. Tickets available from ticket agents or W W Richardson D P A sewing machines. Information includes store prices and needles for fifty sewing machine makes. Jos C Pfleger 232 E Washington St.
In London on December 2, reports state that French press attacks on England and the queen prompted 45 prominent British firms to cancel their commitments to participate in the Paris exposition. The withdrawing firms include leading architects and engineers whose exhibits were to be among the finest in the science department.
The Wabash R R Co will start a weekly tourist sleeping car service between St. Louis and Los Angeles departing St. Louis every Wednesday at 9 p m First car leaves St Louis on November 1 Full particulars may be obtained from G D Maxfield D P A 42 Jackson Place Indianapolis Ind
H O Smith returns from secret rubber trust meeting. Indianapolis rubber company to merge with Indiana bicycle company rubber department. Smith to manage both. Work force to grow from about two hundred to three hundred immediately.
December 5 and 15 departures advertised for trips west northwest and north. Tickets via Union station or 2 W Washington St with details from ticket agents.
Notice from Via C and H D Ry listing December fifth and nineteenth sailings to southern points. Ticket agents at Union Station and southwest Washington Street provide details about services.
An 80 year old man recalls chronic illnesses and nervous prostration in 1899. After starting Paine's Celery Compound in 1891 he recovered, gained 28 pounds, and continues using it in spring and fall to stay well. The advertisement asserts strong nerves aid liver kidney and stomach function, preventing old-age ailments.
Charleston report says a lone bandit near Branchville on the Southern railroad held up two messengers Rhodes and Ramsey using two revolvers. He forced one to cover his head while the other handed over an envelope with 1760 dollars, then fled after pulling the bell rope. He missed eight thousand dollars in another safe.
In Ind this December 2, George Hickman became demented from drinking hard cider and bourbon at Thanksgiving. He guarded a cellar door to prevent others from getting his juice, fought an imagined foe, and fell through an opening, killing himself.
Arcadia college in Crowley Louisiana was destroyed by a Friday night fire with estimated losses of 50000 dollars. The building housed 90 teachers and students but no injuries were reported.
London officials announce a year of lower crime overall yet record 18 murders in the past 12 months. The year’s police report highlights a notable drop in offenses while detailing the homicide figure and related statistics.
Congressman Overstreet selected by the Republican House committee to report the monetary bill to the caucus. Senator Beveridge gains praise in Washington, though viewed as closed on the Philippines. President's message to be read Tuesday. After December 15, ten cent or larger stamps must be mutilated by three incisions. Gen Wood to return to Cubs next week.
Dr. C. A. Nelson, sent from Springfield to study suspected cases, telegraphed the Illinois State Board of Health secretary that Dixon has 100 or more typical small-pox cases and the outbreak is growing quickly.
The note explains early croup signs such as hoarseness and a rough cough in children. It claims Chamberlains Cough Remedy, used promptly, prevents attacks and has a twenty five year flawless record with widespread use in homes, vs. no other preparation. It states it is for sale by all druggists.
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